![Carlos Alcaraz advances in Melbourne, setting up a fourth-round clash with Tommy Paul. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_585-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz continued his strong start at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Corentin Moutet to advance to the last 16 in Melbourne.
![Coco Gauff advances to the fourth round as she continues her Grand Slam campaign in Australia. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_584-400x200.png)
Coco Gauff recovered from a slow start to defeat fellow American Hailey Baptiste and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
![Angel Otom clocks a record-setting 1:43.87 in the women’s 100m backstroke S4-S5 on Day 3 of the ASEAN Para Games. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8c984316-27c7-4ed2-84ce-7fcd1137b9fa-400x200.jpg)
Angel Otom delivered the Philippines’ latest highlight at the 13th ASEAN Para Games after resetting the women’s 100m backstroke S4-S5 mark and capturing her third gold medal in Nakhon Ratchasima.
![JOURNALISTS are taken to a tour of the Tianya Haijiao Ring Theater which will be the venue of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 6th Sanya Asian Beach Games [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ring-Theater--400x200.jpg)
The Asian Beach Games make a long-awaited comeback this summer in Sanya, China, aligning with the Philippines’ growing push for sports tourism and global hosting ambitions.
![Luka Doncic dominated fan voting yet fell short overall as player ballots reshaped the NBA All-Star starters. [photo credit: Los Angeles Lakers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_583-400x200.png)
Luka Doncic dominated fan voting but finished second overall in NBA All-Star starter balloting after ranking just sixth among player votes, revealing a striking divide between popularity and peer respect.
![FC Barcelona players celebrate against Slavia Prague. [photo credit: FC Barcelona Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_575-400x200.png)
FC Barcelona defeated Slavia Prague 4-2 to stay in the hunt for a top-eight finish in the Champions League, while key results from Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and other clubs set up a decisive final round next week.
![Swiatek’s masterclass against Bouzkova proves her form is peaking. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_574-400x200.png)
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek defeated Marie Bouzkova in straight sets at the Australian Open, advancing to the third round with a commanding display of power and precision.
![Fans at Rod Laver Arena witnessed Djokovic’s masterclass performance over Maestrelli. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_573-400x200.png)
Novak Djokovic defeated Francesco Maestrelli in straight sets at the Australian Open, advancing to the third round and maintaining his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
![Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino lead the Philippines’ gold rush at the ASEAN Para Games [photo credit: APG2025 Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/5e386f1f-6e69-46f3-9481-575cd151f7b0-400x200.jpg)
Filipino para swimmers dominated the pool in Nakhon Ratchasima, with Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino breaking records and winning multiple gold medals at the 13th ASEAN Para Games.
BRAVE Combat Federation has revealed the nominees for its 2025 Submission of the Year, highlighting four fighters whose finishes captured the MMA world’s attention.